Smear tests may not be fun, but they are a fact of life if you’re a lady.
Think about it this way – it's free and all it takes is a couple of minutes of discomfort that can either put your mind at ease or save your life.
It’s not really that bad when you think about it, is it?
Women should have a regular CervicalCheck smear test t while aged between 25 and 60. Exams are recommended every three years until the age of 44 and then, following two normal results, every five years until the age of 60.
We know they're not pleasant, but feeling awkward is not a reason to put your health at risk. Here are 10 things that will put you in a positive frame of mind and make the whole experience easier.
1. Free stuff is awesome!
2. At least I know this won’t be as awkward as my first time having sex – it could only go up from there.
3. No matter how weird I think my vagina looks, my doctor has absolutely seen worse things. Like toe fungus…
4. Oprah and Beyoncé do this, which means I’M JUST LIKE OPRAH AND BEYONCÉ!
5. Screw the diet – if this doesn’t justify a cupcake reward, I don’t know what does.
6. This smear test guilted me into ‘lady grooming,’ which is annoying but means I’m going to feel SO sexy for the next few days.
7. Every time I get a smear test, I’m kicking Cancer’s ass!
8. Once I get through this, I won’t have to think about it until my next exam in three years’ time.
9. Hey remember that time I gave birth? This is so much easier!
10. I could be cleaning toddler vomit/poop right now…
To check when your next smear test is due, change personal details, find a convenient smear taker or register, visit the Cervical Check website now.
